Closure?
See these two kids? They met in the Navy, fell in love, and married in 1958; they were only twenty years old. They did no know the future awaiting them as they stood on those steps. Oh, the life they would have together.
Last Saturday, our family gathered to celebrate their life and love, place the cremains in their resting place, and enjoy the common bond we all shared, as we were part of that young couple’s “future.” Be it brother and sister-in-law, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces, every one of us had a history with this young couple throughout their adventures.
In psychological terms, they call what we did “closure.” But I say the door never closes. When I see my sister, I see some familiar features. When I experience my brothers, I hear the “isms” I grew up with. When I spend time with my uncle and aunt, it’s like opening a time capsule.
To call it “closure” is not my experience, nor do I want it to be. Because those two kids are in my DNA; I am an amalgamation of them. But I also have a whole bunch of my life and love stacked upon them! “J” and I have our siblings, children, nieces, and nephews. We have many adventures behind us and many more ahead. And someday, I know that people will come to celebrate our life together. I hope there is a lot of laughter!
My Lord and my God,
Thank you for the lives you have used thus far to influence my adventures. There have been good times and bad, but there is always You, providing me with intersecting and complementary lives that allow me to live in living color. I am wonderfully comforted that you are with us all on our many experiences to come. May we all Love Long and Prosper.Amen!
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